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Vocab Lesson 11-12 Flashcards

1
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What does acquiesce mean?

A

Agree without protesting

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2
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What is the meaning of adjacent?

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Near, adjoining

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3
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Define boon.

A

Blessing

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4
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What does burgeon mean?

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Grow forth

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5
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What is the definition of conception?

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Beginning, forming an idea

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6
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What does it mean to delude?

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Deceive

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7
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What is the crux?

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Crucial point

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8
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Define farce.

A

Mockery

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9
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What does expropriate mean?

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Take possession of

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10
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What does indisputable mean?

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Cannot be argued

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11
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What is insubordination?

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Disobedience, rebelliousness

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12
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Define merger.

A

Combination

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13
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What does precarious mean?

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Risky

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14
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What does it mean to propagate?

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Spread

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15
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What is a repercussion?

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Consequence

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16
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What does sanguine mean?

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Cheerful, optimistic

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17
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Define sanguinary.

A

Bloody (battle)

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18
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What does verge mean?

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Border on, edge (v)

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19
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What does unkempt mean?

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Disheveled, uncared for

20
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What is woe?

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Deep and inconsolable grief

21
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What does willful mean?

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Intentional, headstrong

22
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Define the term ‘Renowned’

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Well known

Often used to describe someone or something that is famous or celebrated.

23
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What does ‘Tenacious’ mean?

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Persistent

Refers to someone who is determined and does not give up easily.

24
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What is the meaning of ‘Apprehensive’?

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Fearful and uneasy

Typically describes a feeling of anxiety about something that might happen.

25
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Showcase

A

[to show or display something

26
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Define ‘Unprecedented’

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Never having happened before

Often used to describe events or situations that are unique or without precedent.

27
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What does ‘Blithe’ refer to?

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Carefree, lighthearted

Describes a cheerful and carefree attitude.

28
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What is meant by ‘Disposition’?

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State of mind

Refers to a person’s inherent qualities of mind and character.

29
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Define ‘Hedonist’

A

Pleasure seeker

A person whose life is devoted to the pursuit of pleasure.

30
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What does ‘Jubilation’ mean?

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Joy

Represents a feeling of great happiness or triumph.

31
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Who is a ‘Philanthropist’?

A

Charitable person

Someone who seeks to promote the welfare of others, often through financial donations.

32
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What does it mean to feel ‘Elated’?

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Happy

Describes a state of extreme happiness or joy.

33
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Finish

A

To decrease something

34
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What is the definition of ‘Animosity’?

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Hatred

Refers to strong hostility or resentment towards someone.

35
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What does ‘Commence’ mean?

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Begin

Indicates the start of an action or event.

36
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Define ‘Jovial’

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Happy

Often describes a cheerful and good-humored person.

37
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What is meant by ‘Fervor’?

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Ardor, zeal

Represents intense and passionate feeling.

38
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Miscomprehend

A

To misunderstand

39
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What does ‘Inane’ mean?

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Silly, senseless

Refers to something that is devoid of meaning or significance.

40
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Define ‘Stolid’

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Unemotional, impassive

Describes a person who is not easily stirred or moved emotionally.

41
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What does ‘Insignificant’ refer to?

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Not important

Describes something that has little or no value or importance.

42
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What is ‘Ignorance’?

A

Lack of knowledge

Refers to the state of being uninformed or unaware.

43
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Scavenge

A

[to search for thrown away material

44
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What does ‘Allay’ mean?

A

Calm or pacify

Often used in the context of reducing fears or concerns.

45
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Define ‘Artifice’

A

Deception, trickery

Refers to clever or cunning devices or expedients, especially as used to trick others.

46
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What is a ‘Blunder’?

A

Error

Typically refers to a careless or stupid mistake.

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